That's a wonderful story, Chase! Thanks for sharing it. And good to see you, David. I'm sorry you've had so much to deal with this year. Just be patient, we'll get rid of this one in another week and a half.

These days, there's a volunteer from the Salvation Army in front of just about every store. I always give generously to them because I know first hand how much they help people. There's a man who has watched the kettle in front of the local Walmart most days. He and some of the others work an 8 hour day, standing out in this cold. This particular man is always effusive in thanking me when I throw a few dollars in the kettle. He looks pretty down and out, himself. He told me that he gave five dollars the other day to a woman to buy groceries for her kids because she had no money. Sometimes the poor are more generous in helping each other out than those who are far better off.

Jerry

My favorite Christmas story, by the way is told by Harvey Keitel at the end of the movie, Smoke. It still grabs me. I just ordered the movie on DVD because I don't watch my videos any more. The minute it arrives, it's going in the player.